Are you trying to find a way to achieve a long hair style
but your hair is short? If so, hair extensions are an
excellent way to go from short to long hair and then back
again. People like Paris Hilton prove that hair extensions
can dramatically change your appearance. She is just one of
many people that openly wear hair extensions, having fun
with her appearance. If you have short hair that is soft and
fun but want a more elegant and chic look from time to time,
then consider hair extensions as a solution to long hair
styles.
The great thing about hair extensions is
the way in which they are made has advanced over the years,
along with the materials used. You can purchase synthetic hair
for this long hair style but more and more, real hair is the
best choice and affordable. Additionally, you have a number of
options when it comes to hair extensions. For instance, you
can have them blended in with your natural hair color, mixed
to create the look of highlighting, or colored for something
sassy.
With hair extensions, you will notice
immediate thickness, making this a great choice for long hair
styles. Additionally, hair extensions offer volume for people
with fine or limp hair. Another huge advantage of wearing hair
extensions is that if you should experience a bad haircut, you
can hide the cut while it grows out. Now remember that this
type of long hair style does not have to be waist length. In
fact, you can choose all different lengths, based on your
personal preference. If you decide to try hair extensions for
your own hair, then you would simply care for them like your
own hair but with a few differences:
- You want to always use a soft bristle brush.
- Brush your hair, starting from the bottom, working
your way up slowly and gently.
- When sleeping, you want to use some type of soft band
or wrap to tie your hair up.
- If you want your hair extensions a different color,
you should have a professional do this, as this is not
something to do on your own at home.
- Never spray hair extensions with silicone-based
products or conditioners, which could cause the braids to
slip and the extensions to fall out.
- To avoid problems with tangling, you can simply run
your fingers through the extensions.
Again, the length of the extensions is up
to you although typically, they range anywhere from 26 to 30
inches. If you go longer, the extensions become too heavy,
pulling on your hair by the scalp and causing damage. Remember
that the goal with this type of long hair style is to have the
extensions look like your own hair. Therefore, extensions of
22 inches or less are generally the best looking.
The price of hair extensions varies
depending on where you live, the type of extensions you
choose, the length, and the professional doing the work.
However, on average you could expect to pay several hundred
dollars. Now if you go with the top of the line hair
extensions, then you could be spending into the thousands of
dollars but to have good results, this is not necessary.
Just as you would with your regular hair,
with this type of long hair style, you can wear your hair up
or down, whichever you prefer. The goal is to have the
extensions attached lower than your scalp’s base so that
whether in a ponytail, French braid, or other hairstyle, the
extensions will not show.
If you have any concern about hair
extensions hurting, you can rest assured they do not. These
long hair styles will need to be braided in firmly so they
hold but even so, this does not cause pain. Generally, you
will feel a slight tension all over your head but that is all.
If you feel anything more, then you should talk to the
professional to see if there is a problem. In most cases,
after wearing the hair extensions for two to three days, you
will know if they feel right or not.
If the hair extensions are added to your
hair properly, they will not cause any damage. However, if
applied incorrectly, they can pull hair out, or stretch it.
For this reason, while you might be tempted to go to someone
with a little experience, as a way of saving money, you would
be doing yourself a huge favor by spending the money to have
the hair extensions done the right way! Once the extensions
are in, you will be amazed at how great this long hair style
looks and feels.
